2009
May 2009
Friday 1 May 2009
Fri 1 May, 7 pm. Pre-Curtain Talks Dancers, choreographers, musicians, and special guests offer audience members an insider’s view on the storyline, choreography, history, costumes, and music for the following season ballets. These informal discussions are free for all ticket holders and are held at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre one hour before Friday evening performances. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Fri 1 May, 8 pm. With its scenario drawn from the stories of Perrault, a glorious score by Tchaikovsky, and choreography after Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. But more than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry. This grand-scale production, with sets and costumes by David Walker, spotlights the accomplishments of the entire Company. The Sleeping Beauty Run-Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes with 2 intermissions. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Saturday 2 May 2009
Sat 2 May, 2 pm. Two Performances: 2PM and 8PM. With its scenario drawn from the stories of Perrault, a glorious score by Tchaikovsky, and choreography after Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. But more than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry. This grand-scale production, with sets and costumes by David Walker, spotlights the accomplishments of the entire Company. The Sleeping Beauty Run-Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes with 2 intermissions. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Sunday 3 May 2009
Sun 3 May, 2 pm. With its scenario drawn from the stories of Perrault, a glorious score by Tchaikovsky, and choreography after Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. But more than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry. This grand-scale production, with sets and costumes by David Walker, spotlights the accomplishments of the entire Company. The Sleeping Beauty Run-Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes with 2 intermissions. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Thursday 14 May 2009
Thu 14 May, 7 pm. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Boston Ballet celebrates with classic works by Balanchine, Nijinsky and Fokine. Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, to Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Friday 15 May 2009
Fri 15 May, 7 pm. Pre-Curtain Talks Dancers, choreographers, musicians, and special guests offer audience members an insider’s view on the storyline, choreography, history, costumes, and music for the following season ballets. These informal discussions are free for all ticket holders and are held at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre one hour before Friday evening performances. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Fri 15 May, 8 pm. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Boston Ballet celebrates with classic works by Balanchine, Nijinsky and Fokine. Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, to Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Saturday 16 May 2009
Sat 16 May, 2 pm. Two Performances: 2PM and 8PM. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Boston Ballet celebrates with classic works by Balanchine, Nijinsky and Fokine. Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, to Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Sunday 17 May 2009
Sun 17 May, 2 pm. Two Performances: 2PM and 7PM. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes, established in 1909 by the Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. The Ballets Russes became one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, presenting ground-breaking artistic collaborations among choreographers, composers, and artists. Boston Ballet celebrates with classic works by Balanchine, Nijinsky and Fokine. Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo will premiere a new work, his sixth for Boston Ballet, to Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]